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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,580.76, 24,261.42 and 9,622.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,580.76, 24,261.42 and 9,622.98 is: 13,279.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,580.76 : 24,261.42 = 9,622.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,580.76/24,261.42 = 9,622.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,580.76x = 24,261.42 × 9,622.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,580.76x = 233,467,159.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,467,159.43/17,580.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,279.70

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